2003 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tracker | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tracker | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3080 mm |